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Take Pride. Take Ownership. Take Back Your Industry. The following social events are sponsored by the AEA. Some events require a ticket to attend. Tickets are included in a full member registration and a full spouse/guest registration. Additional tickets for guests may be purchased in advance by emailing your request to Debra McFarland, at debbiem@aea.net prior to March 1. After that date, tickets may be purchased on-site at the AEA Registration Desk—subject to availability.
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Tuesday, April 3, 2012 The evening includes a souvenir T-shirt, full buffet dinner, beer, soft drinks and lots of time for mingling with friends. Tickets are included in a full convention registration or full spouse registration. Suggested attire: Crab & Beer Fest T-shirt! Register in advance to be assured a ticket to this fun event. Individual tickets are available at $170 per person on a first-come, first-served basis until the Fest is SOLD OUT. The First-Nighter Party will take place at the Gaylord National Resort.
Official Opening of the 55th Annual Convention Sponsored by Universal Avionics Systems Corp.
Keynote Speaker: Col. Mark Tillman He served as pilot and commander of Air Force One through numerous national events. Most notably, he protected President George W. Bush on Sept. 11, 2001, by keeping him out of harm’s way and connecting the flying Oval Office to the nation’s first responders. He was at the controls for more than 49 foreign trips to 75 countries and piloted the plane for presidential covert trips to combat zones in Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2004, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross after his successful planning and execution of the first covert trip, which took place on Thanksgiving Day in 2003. Tillman was promoted to brigadier general by the president, becoming the first military line officer to receive the honor. Sponsored by Universal Avionics Systems Corp., Col. Tillman is donating 100 percent of his speaking fees to The Wounded Warrior Project. Col. Tillman will be in the Universal Avionics booth this afternoon, and for a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project, convention attendees may have a photo taken with Col. Tillman. Mark Tillman: Air Force One Captain New Product Introductions One of the most exciting sessions during the AEA International Convention. Come see all the new products being unveiled during this fast-paced, high-tech event. These are the products and services repair stations will be suggesting and selling to customers throughout 2012 and beyond. The New Product Introductions will be live-streamed around the world by the Aero-News Network at www.aero-news.net, www.aea.net/convention, and other participating sites. *During a refreshment break, the AEA Avionics Training Excellence Award Winners will be recognized, and the AEA Educational Foundation Scholarship Award Winners will be announced. 
Watch live streaming video from aerotvnetwork at livestream.com Association CEO Round Table
A frank and open discussion from the major aviation trade association CEOs of the many issues, challenges and opportunities the general and business aviation industry faces in the coming months.
AEA Annual Awards Luncheon
The Capitol Steps, sponsored by Rockwell Collins Tickets are included in a full convention
registration or full spouse registration.
Register in advance to be assured a ticket to this
event. Individual tickets are available at $75
per person on a first-come, first-served basis until
SOLD OUT. The AEA Annual Awards Luncheon will
take place at the Gaylord National Resort. Last Call Farewell Reception
Take pride. Take ownership. Take back your industry. Tickets are included in a full convention
registration or full spouse registration.
Register in advance to be assured a ticket to this
event. Individual tickets are available at $40
per person on a first-come, first-served basis until
SOLD OUT. The Last Call Farewell Reception will
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Join fellow AEA members as we get crackin’ in
a traditional Crab and Beer Fest! Upon entering
the party, each attendee will be given the
necessary tools for this event – a bib, a wooden
mallet and a beer mug! A wide variety of food
will be available at the buffet tables, along with
Maryland crabs on each table.
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Retired Air Force Col. Mark W. Tillman, chosen as the nation’s 12th presidential pilot, will speak during the AEA Convention official opening ceremonies. Tillman retired from the U.S. Air Force in February 2009, following a distinguished 30-year career that culminated with his command of the U.S. Presidential Airlift Group from 2001 to 2009.
Special luncheon entertainment provided by
The Capitol Steps, and a salute to the 2012
AEA Member of the Year and 2012 AEA
Associate Member of the Year.
Join fellow attendees for a final goodbye.